Maniilaq ORN Training: Prescribing Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain-Video

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Video Summary

In the video, Dr. Sarah Spencer, an addiction medicine specialist, discusses the use of buprenorphine for treating chronic pain. She highlights the benefits of transitioning patients from full opioid agonists to buprenorphine to reduce risks and improve quality of life. Dr. Spencer explains the unique pharmacology of buprenorphine, its safety profile, and efficacy in pain management. She outlines strategies for initiating buprenorphine treatment, including avoiding precipitated withdrawal and managing dosages based on patient needs. Dr. Spencer also addresses challenges such as MME conversion factors and insurance coverage for different buprenorphine formulations. Lastly, she offers resources, contact information for consultation, and guidance on monitoring patients during treatment.

Keywords

Dr. Sarah Spencer

addiction medicine specialist

buprenorphine

chronic pain

opioid agonists

pain management